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Guide to NYC HPD Property Registration
In New York City, property owners of residential buildings must register their properties annually with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The registration period runs until September 1st every year.
Property Registration is how the city ensures it has current contact information for the owner, managing agent, and emergency contacts. This information is critical when the city needs to reach someone regarding a life-safety issue, a 311 complaint, or a violation.
Who Must Register?
Registration is mandatory for:
- All multiple dwellings (buildings with 3 or more residential units).
- One- and two-family homes if neither the owner nor the owner's immediate family resides there.
Why it matters for NYC property owners
Failing to maintain a valid HPD Property Registration has severe consequences. First, you will be issued a violation and subjected to civil penalties. More importantly, without a valid registration, an owner is legally barred from certifying the correction of any HPD violations. You also cannot initiate an eviction proceeding in Housing Court, and you may be subjected to emergency repair liens if the city cannot reach you during a crisis.
Keep your compliance record clean
D.O.B. Guard monitors your HPD profile to help you track open violations that you won't be able to close without a valid registration.
Search Your PropertyThe Registration Process
Owners can register online using HPD's Property Registration Online System (PROS). The process involves updating contact information and paying a nominal fee (usually around $13 per building, billed through the Department of Finance). The form must be signed and mailed back to HPD even if completed online.
What owners or managers should check
- Check the HPD portal to ensure your registration status shows as "Valid" for the current year.
- If you recently purchased a building, you must register it within 5 days of the transfer of ownership.
- Ensure the emergency contact phone numbers provided are reachable 24/7. HPD uses these during emergencies.
How D.O.B. Guard can help
D.O.B. Guard alerts you to new HPD violations instantly. Because you cannot certify violations as corrected without a valid property registration, our system serves as a constant reminder to keep your administrative paperwork in order so you are never blocked from clearing a violation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for HPD registration?
The annual registration period runs through September 1st of each year. However, if the building changes ownership, the new owner must register within 5 days.
Why can't I certify a violation as corrected?
If your HPD Property Registration is expired or missing, the agency's system will automatically block you from submitting a Certification of Correction until the registration is updated and the fee is paid.
